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Work- based education (WBE), which bridges the gap between academia and industry, increases graduates' employability by giving them practical experience and industry- specific knowledge, better preparing them for the demands of the workforce. This paper aims to investigate the integration of WBEs. WBE is essential to modern education because it prepares graduates for the workforce by fusing academic knowledge with real- world experience. WBE better aligns educational objectives with labor market demands by fusing cutting- edge methods like competency- based and project- based learning with digital tools and virtual simulations. Its ongoing development is anticipated to improve its efficacy and better prepare graduates for the fast- paced labor market. This development will be aided by global collaborations and emerging technologies. In conclusion, utilizing cutting- edge technology and international collaborations, WBE combines theory and practical skills to better align education with the changing demands of the labor market and increase its overall impact. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Educators in K-20 education can harness generative AI to create interactive conversational practice scenarios, virtual language tutors, and integrative language exercises. This technology offers real-time feedback, allowing learners to engage in immersive language practice, dynamically enhancing their skills. AI is transforming the educational landscape. For instance, AI-driven personalized learning platforms can adjust to individual student needs, delivering tailored content and pacing to optimize understanding and retention. Additionally, automated grading systems streamline assessments, freeing up educators to provide more personalized guidance and support. Artificial Intelligence holds the potential to revolutionize traditional education systems. Integrating AI Into Pedagogical education addresses the limitations of the current system while offering a more personalized learning experience for students. Since pedagogy encompass K-12 education, this book is designed to serve as a resource for upper-division undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. Faculty researchers will also use it as a reference tool. AI technology has become a significant research area across all levels of education, making this book essential for those studying or teaching in the evolving landscape of education. Each chapter addresses AI's diverse impact, from reshaping educator mindsets and fostering collaboration to tailoring instruction for diverse learners. Combining theoretical insights with case studies and practical applications, this book is an essential resource for educators, researchers, and policymakers seeking to leverage AI for educational innovation while prioritizing a human-centered approach. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an essential component of today's security systems, especially in intrusion detection systems that use AI to analyze images and signals from closed- circuit television (CCTV) cameras and sensors, which will increase detection accuracy and reduce human errors. Therefore, vocational education must be developed in line with the advancement of AI technology to better prepare students for careers in related industries. However, the current challenge is that vocational education needs to fully integrate AI technology, primarily due to the lack of appropriate learning materials and understanding of the application of AI in security systems. This study aims to create a practical AI security system learning kit for intrusion detection to teach students practical skills in AI-driven security systems in real-world scenarios. A total of 20 vocational students were recruited for the experiment study. The results showed that the students had high-practical skills and positive attitudes after using the learning kit. © 2024 IEEE.

Emerging technologies have transformed traditional educational paradigms, elevating self- directed learning (SDL) as a pivotal instructional method aligned with the evolving demands of the digital age. This chapter explores how digital advancements and online technologies are reshaping SDL, particularly concerning learner attributes and the learning process. It begins with a historical overview of SDL, highlighting key concepts and methodologies developed since the 1970s. The chapter then examines online learning environments, discussing their benefits and challenges for SDL. Additionally, it investigates the expanding role of AI chatbots in SDL, offering considerations for their effective and appropriate use. By addressing the current dynamics of SDL, this chapter aims to provide insights for educators and learners navigating this rapidly changing educational landscape. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Qualitative approaches to pedagogical engineering offer a nuanced understanding of educational design by focusing on the dynamics of teaching and learning processes. Qualitative approaches explore the lived experiences, perceptions, and interactions of educators and learners, examining how educational technologies, instructional strategies, and curriculum designs impact real-world classroom environments. By exploring factors such as teacher-student relationships, classroom culture, and the application of pedagogical theories, qualitative research in pedagogical engineering helps enhance educational practices. Further exploration into pedagogical engineering may help create meaningful responses to the needs of diverse learning communities. Qualitative Approaches to Pedagogical engineering explores perspectives in pedagogical engineering, emphasizing qualitative approaches. It examines how qualitative research methods can enhance the design and implementation of educational technologies at the intersection of education and technology. This book covers topics such as blended learning, iterative design, and higher education, and is a useful resource for education professionals, teachers, academicians, administrators, scientists, and researchers. © 2025 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.

Empowering early education with computational thinking, artificial intelligence (AI), and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is transforming the way students engage with the learning process. As the educational field develops, the integration of these fields in early childhood curricula enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills while fostering creativity and collaboration among students. By introducing foundational concepts of computational thinking and AI at a young age, educators can cultivate a generation of innovators who are equipped to navigate complex challenges and contribute to society. Further research into effective integration may prepare children for future academic pursuits while instilling a personal interest in learning, ensuring students can thrive in a technological world. Empowering Early education With Computational Thinking, AI, and STEM explores the integration of computational thinking, AI, and STEM into early education environments. It provides comprehensive guidance on effectively introducing computational thinking, coding skills, and STEM concepts to young learners, offering practical strategies and resources for educators. This book covers topics such as curriculum development, educational technologies, and gamification, and is a useful resource for educators, teachers, administrators, scientists, computer engineers, academicians, and researchers. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized teaching and learning methods in higher education, especially in English language teaching and learning. This chapter contributes to the existing knowledge by exploring how AI has developed within the framework of teaching and learning of English, highlighting the challenges, dangers, and moral issues associated with its application. The typical classroom environment has significantly changed because of the integration of AI-powered tools and platforms in English instruction. Chatbots, automated grading systems, and language learning apps driven by AI have streamlined language education, increasing its effectiveness and accessibility. But these benefits accompany a variety of challenges and worries. Ethical concerns about data privacy, algorithmic biases, and the depersonalization of education arise as AI becomes more deeply ingrained in educational methods. Reliance on AI may inadvertently exacerbate educational disparities as long as learners’ access to technology and its advantages remain unequal. In addition, significant thought must be given to the ethical ramifications of AI-generated content as well as the possible loss of human connection in language learning settings. This chapter examines these dangers and challenges and makes the case for a well-rounded strategy that maximizes AI’s benefits while minimizing any potential downsides. Together, educators and legislators need to create moral guidelines that balance the potential of AI with human-centered learning experiences. To ensure responsible and fair AI integration and promote an inclusive learning environment that prioritizes students’ holistic development while exploiting technology breakthroughs, comprehensive assessment of the associated obstacles, risks, and ethical issues is necessary. © 2025 Fareeha Javed.

The influence of technology on education continues to grow, fundamentally changing how students develop problem-solving skills in the digital age. Emerging technologies provide new ways to enhance critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving abilities. By creating dynamic, interactive learning environments, educators can equip students with the tools they need to face the complexities of the modern world, making technology a vital component of effective teaching and learning strategies. Integrating Technology in Problem-Solving Educational Practices offers educators, instructional designers, researchers, and scholars the skills and resources to integrate technology into their instruction to improve problem-solving abilities. Through a blend of theoretical frameworks and real-world examples, it provides practical insights on creating engaging educational experiences that prepare students for success. It is also a valuable resource for students studying education, technology, or related fields who are interested in exploring how technology and learning intersect. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Industry 4.0 enabling technologies are impacting several sectors of the economy by automating organizational processes. As a result, the demand for professionals with the necessary skills to face the challenges imposed by the new industrial trends has increased. This represents a challenge for technological and university institutions as they are at the forefront of the training and educational transformation processes. While there are various governmental strategies to provide training in technological topics, the most active stakeholders in implementing such strategies are higher education institutions, where the shortage of students in the foundational careers that support I4.0 technologies is particularly noticeable. For this reason, universities, as well as elementary and high schools, are consolidating strategies that could enhance the motivation of young people to choose technology-based careers. This paper presents an educational experience in education 4.0 focused on enabling technologies for I4.0 oriented to high school students and led by The University of Medellín. Implementing this educational experience enabled the participants to devise solutions to problems real-world challenges using the Internet of Things. Among the benefits of this strategy, it does not require prior training in computational thinking or electronics fundamentals. Additionally, it integrates didactic strategies such as co-creation, gamification, and project-based learning, while allowing students to build a basic prototype within a relatively short period. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.

Construction managers must broaden their knowledge beyond standard subjects to stay updated with today's technical advancements and practices. Among specific needs of construction managers in various areas, the environmental impact of earthquakes and mining for construction managers is one of the important topics that requires investigation. However, there are two main challenges in addressing these needs. The first challenge involves enhancing specialized training and making the construction sector more appealing, especially for blue-collar workers, technical colleges, and universities. The second challenge is fostering innovation and promoting the adoption of new technologies. To tackle these challenges, the education sector and the construction industry, involving technical universities, professional associations, and construction companies from five different countries, namely Germany, Italy, Iceland, Poland, and Turkiye, have collaborated under the European Union project called Common Learning Outcomes for European Managers in Construction VI (CLOEMCVI). This project aims to support the development of high-quality vocational education and training (VET) with a strong emphasis on work-based learning. By combining the best approaches to education and training with the specific needs of the European market, the project aims to modernize and strengthen the education and training systems for construction managers in the EU, addressing the key challenges of employment, economic stability, growth, and active participation in democratic life and the labor market. As an outcome of the project, a set of seven intellectual outputs will be produced and made available to all interested parties, utilizing innovative methods that are suitable for the modern digital era. This paper primarily focuses on the environmental impacts of earthquakes with special emphasis on the resilience against earthquakes along with the management operations in seismic regions. It also addresses crucial aspects such as landslides, surface faulting, liquefaction, tsunamis, and ground shaking, all of which are significant concerns for construction managers. Within this perspective, this paper contributes to the body of knowledge in terms of proposing novel content for construction managers' education and training. © 2024, International Association for Earthquake engineering. All rights reserved.